Weddings - Fall 2019

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Contents Love notes

Features

Departments

5 2020 color schemes

13 Wedding planning 101

28 Bridal Checklist

• Classic cassis

• 18 insider tips

29 Reception hall directory

• Celestial blue

• Tips from the pros

• Mellow yellow

19 Spring 2020 gowns

• Terrific turquoise

23 DJ and bands

• Ripe apricot

24 Zero-waste weddings

• Minty fresh

27 Shared finances

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2020 color trends Color sets your wedding apart from all others.

The possibilities — and combinations — are endless, but it’s all about determining your own style.

Although color trends change quickly, wedding experts are predicting these colors will be popular choices for 2020.

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The color is best described as a purple that incorporates shades of plum, pink, purple, red and gray. It’s a darker, dramatic color that is a bit glamorous and elegant, but earthy and rustic, too. It may be your perfect color for a fall or early winter wedding.

Pair it with navy, blush pink, forest green, gray or deep, dark red.

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fresh This pastel, romantic green is expected to be strong in 2020 for both fashion designers and interior designers. It’s a refreshing take on a nostalgic color —a little luminous and radiant,but still grounded and surprisingly harmonious with other shades of green, as well as pink, yellow and soft corals.

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‌ olor experts at Pantone C predict this shade of yellow may be one of hot color schemes for 2020 weddings.

Yellow is the color of energy, and it is symbolic of lifesustaining sunshine. Mellow Yellow is an outgoing, friendly, embullient color that brightens any wedding day, no matter the time of year.

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Ripe

apricot Not as astringent as orange, as “sunset-y” as coral, or as well, peachy, as peach, soft apricot is sweet, warm and flattering to every skin tone. It has a nurturing quality, but it’s also cheerful and good natured. Try it with shades of green, purple, yellow, cream, darker pinks.

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Celestial blue ‌ his deep, but still bright blue is mesmerizing, calm, composed — and quite T heavenly! The color also has an a quiet air of sophistication and elegance, and it flatters many skin types. Pair it with other shades of blue or green, dark brown, reds, ivory and creams. It also looks fabulous with silver and platinum.

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Terrific turquoise ‌ he color evokes the earth and T sea, and is just as effective for a modern wedding as it is for a rustic wedding. Turquoise can go light or deep, depending on your taste and the season. It’s vibrant, vivacious and fun, but pair it with gold and turquoise takes on an almost luminous quality that’s perfect for an elegant gathering. Also try it with shades of pink, cream, white, black, gray and brown.

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lanning your wedding should be fun and fabulous, but for many people, it’s one of the most stressful things they’ve done.

Don’t get frazzled — we’re here for you. We rounded up Chicago’s and the nation’s top wedding specialists to give you insider tips that are on trend, with real advice to help you decide what to do and what not to worry about, so you can focus on a wedding that will be the talk of the town for years to come.

THE DRESS  White is no longer mandatory. Subtle colors like blush and champagne are trending and give gowns a vintage feel, said Lori Conley, senior vice president of merchandising, product development and design for David’s Bridal. The minimalist bride may choose a gown whose silhouette, draping and unique details are the stars. Necklines are changing this season to show more shoulder. Nontraditional brides are choosing short dresses and jumpsuits, Conley said.  Avoid heartaches and headaches by not buying it online. “You want to touch the fabric to make sure you’re getting what you actually pay for. You can’t return a dress online, like you can shoes,” said Ivy Jacobson, senior digital editor for wedding website The Knot.  To avoid dress-disappointment, don’t try on a dress outside of your budget, said Jennifer Spector, director of marketing for wedding-registry site Zola.com.

THE TOAST Keep it short, 30 seconds to one minute, and speak slowly. Write it out ahead of time, and practice speaking in front of a friend, to give you feedback on delivery, said Sayjal Joshi, a cast member at The Second City e.t.c. Theater, Chicago.

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THE MAKEUP For a fresh look all day, keep a sharp lip liner close. “This will be your best friend. Not only does it literally resize and reshape your lips, but you can also use it as a stencil to make your lipstick last longer,” said Charlotte Tilbury, superstar British makeup artist. Modernize your look with a matte texture lipstick. For Amal Clooney’s bridal makeup, she used Matte Revolution in Amazing Grace, a vintage tea-rose shade.

THE VENUE  One decor trend is bringing the outdoors in, with lots of festoon lighting, greenery and garlands evoking a “Midsummer Night’s Dream” feel, said Christine Picerno, director of sales for Cafe Brauer in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.  If your dream venue is a little out of your price range, ask about offseason rates, budget menus or other ways to manage costs. “Be savvy and ask. The worst they can say is no,” Picerno of Cafe Brauer said.  Make sure to ask for the maximum guest count for a seated dinner, if you want to have a formal sit-down reception, said Debi Lilly, chief eventeur for A Perfect Event

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in Chicago. If you plan to have a band, make sure to ask for space for a dance floor, and the band space or stage space, as well. So many times this is not included in creating maximum guest counts and floor plans.

THE VENUE DESIGN Timeless style with soft romantic edges is growing popular, and it avoids eventually dating the design, said Collin Duwe, event producer at Kehoe designs. Achieve that look by using lush, monochromatic flowers and adding accents like textured linens or plates. Finish it with an accessory like a tall vase.

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THE INVITES  When compiling the guest list, think about people as part of groups. If you invite one person from the group, you must invite everyone to avoid hurt feelings, since invitees are likely to talk about the coming wedding.“Ask yourself — am I going to invite my second cousins, or just first cousins? My sorority friends or not? People from work? That’s the best way to manage it,” said Marcy Blum, owner of New York-based Marcy Blum Associates, named one of the world’s best event planners by Vogue and Martha Stewart Weddings.  Have a wedding website, but still send paper invites.

Thick or unusually shaped invites can cost more money to mail, Zola’s Spector said.

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THE FOOD Couples are choosing healthier, clean food over heavily fried or foods with thick gravies, say Hilary Saurer, director of sales, Levy Restaurants at River Roast restaurant. Caterers may be open to customizing menus, too, especially if you have a favorite recipe, said New York party planner Marcy Blum.

THE DRINKS For a pre-dinner cocktail, consider a pre-batched drink.

Measure and dilute all ingredients, pour in clear serving bottles and place on a serving tray with glasses for individual servings, said Justin Pasha, founder and president of cocktail catering service The Cup Bearer in Fairfield, Conn., who has worked with Bride’s magazine and Town and Country magazine. Also, open bars are unnecessary. All you really need is beer, wine, and Champagne or prosecco.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHY  Engagement sessions are critical to memorable wedding photographs since they can help couples relax around the photographer, said Candice C. Cusic of Candice C. Cusic Photography, an award-wining international wedding photojournalist. She likes to shoot at the couple’s favorite places. “We do things that make clients feel comfortable. That way they can ignore the camera,” she said.  Look at photographs from a full wedding day, and not just a few photos on the photographer’s website or Instagram page. “If you’re doing a ballroom wedding, you’re not going to hire someone who only shoots barn weddings.

You need someone with the experience to do the wedding from start to finish,” said Kristin La Voie of Kristin La Voie Photography, named one of Chicago’s best wedding photographers by Brides magazine.

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THE FLOWERS Mike Hines, owner of Epoch Floral in Chicago, said he does a lot of sculpted and architectural flower designs for weddings. These are simple designs using two or three elements, such as a bowl made of branches on the table with a perfect ball of white flowers in it or upon it.

THE PARTY FAVORS Simple chocolate squares with the couple’s name on them are popular. For her wedding, Annie Rupani, owner, of Houston-based high-end chocolatier Cacao & Cardamom, whose work was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, bought book boxes at a craft store. The cover page showed anecdotes about the bride and groom, and it hid the chocolates underneath. “It was a really cool reveal because no one knew that they were getting chocolates.”

THE CAKE Chicago-themed cakes featuring the skyline are always popular, and this year monograms and sugared flowers are trending, including flowers to match the bride’s dress or bouquet, said Nancy Drogosz, director of sales at Bittersweet Pastry Shop.

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f you’ve got your heart set on a 2020 wedding date, here’s a look at what’s trending for gowns.

Ball gowns, redefined: Full, classic and gorgeous, many designers have put the emphasis on fabric, as much as detail. Dresses in satin and tulle are almost architectural-looking, but still ethereal.

Beautiful backing: Daring, fun and dramatic, dress backs are open, but not necessarily bare.

Consider it added interest for wedding guests that often seem more of a bride’s dress from behind during the I do’s.

Crepe: Modern, flattering and structural but stretchy, crepe fabric is a modern look for a gown.

Feathers: Be the center of attention in a dress — long or short — that has delicate plumage for some serious optics.

Halter necklines: The style is

flattering to many figure types and has a bit of a ‘70s vibe that works in this modern interpretation.

High-low: The high-low hemline — often with poufs and ruffles galore — demands a pair of killer wedding shoes.

Short: You spent a fortune on those wedding heels — why not show them off in a short, sassy dress? The mini look is especially good for destination weddings, smaller fetes or a more casual ceremony.

Slip: Slinky and a little show-offish for brides who don’t mind a dress that skims the body.

Suits and separates: Peplum jackets, deep necklines, trains, shorts and lace sleeves update this practical and pretty alternative to a traditional wedding gown.

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THEME AND VENUE If your wedding has a theme, you might want to reflect that mood in the music. Make sure the band or DJ can meet your requirements. Also take into account the venue and any restrictions. A band will need a larger performance space than a DJ, of course, and special power and logistics may be involved (stages, amplifiers and PA systems, lights, etc.).

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Couples want to share their union with family and friends, but they also have to feed and entertain guests after the ceremony.

No reception is complete without music. So, the big decision becomes, hire a band or a DJ? Here’s a list of pros and cons to both and how ensure you get the best entertainment value for your money.

BUDGET As you might guess, bands are more expensive than DJs. But live music can create a specific atmosphere that can’t be achieved by a DJ. On the other hand, DJs can tailor music to a wide variety of preferences from the original artists. Check around online to get a feel for costs and weigh your musical interests against your budget. You can always split the difference — have a band play at the ceremony and a DJ spin at the reception.

THE VIBE The size and type of your wedding event will dictate the vibe. If it’s a small, quiet ceremony and brief reception, the romantic feel created by a string quartet might be the perfect background music. If it’s an all-out bash with large numbers of people, a DJ might be the right choice to meet a variety of tastes and requests. But traditional wedding bands are also adept at playing a wide variety of music and can act as a focal point for guests who don’t want to dance, according to the Wedding Wire.

MUSIC AND REVIEWS Whether you choose a band or a DJ, you’ll have some musical preferences, so ask either to send you a suggested playlist based on these choices and any music that is of particular interest (first dance, ethnic or theme music).

Don’t forget to include the ability to handle requests from guests. Professional entertainers will be more than happy to also send you references and links to video of past performances.

The bandleader or DJ will also act as an MC for the event, so get a feel for their personality. You might want to take in a live performance to gauge the music and rapport with an audience.

AVAILABILITY AND COSTS Because top wedding bands and DJs are in demand, make sure you choose with enough advance notice to ensure availability on you wedding date. Six months in advance is good time to begin the booking process. Cost, of course, is also a factor. You’ll want to decide if they’ll play through the entire event or just the reception. Four hours of music is a good baseline to begin from when negotiating, but ask about overtime if the party goes into overdrive.

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THE SHOW Make sure your band or DJ can dress and present their show appropriately.

Fog machines and disco balls probably won’t work well with a black-tie event. Express this early on and share any themes or the venue location so the look of the show will match. Professional DJs and bands will always be prepared to reflect the vibe of almost any wedding ceremony or reception.

THE DEAL After you’ve covered all these bases, it’s time to seal the deal with a contract. Within the contract, the specific terms of the length or the performance and any overtime costs should be covered, as well as break times, deposits and the refund policy should the show fall short of expectations. Also, if the bandleader or DJ you meet becomes ill or unavailable on the date of the event, ask who will replace them and set up a time to meet with them as well.

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o protect the environment, many couples are saying “I do” to Zero-Waste weddings, focusing on sustainability for everything from floral design and dresses to invitations and food.

The goal is to recycle, reuse, compost and otherwise keep anything from becoming trash in a landfill. Whether or not couples succeed in reaching the Zero-Waste goal, “they’re certainly more conscious of the ecological impact of what they do, and are aiming for something as close to that as possible,” says Rachel Sylvester, lifestyle editor at Real Simple magazine.

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tion venue know from the start that you’re serious about going Zero Waste. Then be flexible enough to facilitate that.

“Flexibility and creativity are essential,” Sylvester says.

Bea Johnson, one of the pioneers of the Zero-Waste movement, says, “You’d be amazed at what you can find second-hand if you’re open-minded and really look around.”

Her Zero Waste Home blog features a “bulk finder” tab that helps locate businesses selling food, drinks and other items free of plastic packaging.

Focusing on quality instead of quantity also helps, Johnson says: “The smaller the party, the easier it is to make it truly Zero Waste.”

Her own Zero-Waste wedding was on a yacht, so space constraints limited the guest list to 40.

Kathryn Kellogg, who wrote extensively about her Zero-Waste wedding on her Going Zero Waste blog, hosted a reception for 60 people on a shoestring budget of $200 for everything. She bought bedsheets from a thrift shop to use as tablecloths, and borrowed dishes, tables and seating from friends and family.

“We were on a tight budget, so we were married at city hall with our closest family there, had a separate reception for about 60 people, and decided to save most of our money for a really great honeymoon in Maine,” she says.

“Honestly, the hardest part was convincing our families to go along with it all. My biggest tip is not to stress things, and to balance expectations with reality. Ours may not have been the perfect Pinterest wedding, but that didn’t make it less fun or meaningful.”

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Choose cloth napkins, and authentic tableware, glassware and plates, rather than disposables.

“It’s easy enough to rent, borrow or find things at thrift shops,” says Kellogg, who used her abundant collection of Mason jars and borrowed items for her reception.

On your special day, surround yourself with love and nature’s beauty.

“Sometimes an eclectic mix of plates and glasses can be fun,” says Johnson.

As for food, Kellogg says, “I took my Crock-Pot to the butcher, had him put in 4 or 5 pounds of pork shoulder, and served pulled pork and pulled jackfruit for the main dishes,” Kellogg says.

She and Johnson both recommend colorful displays of fruits, vegetables or even flower petals as table centerpieces that guests can take home and enjoy.

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“Instead of traditional wedding gifts, we asked guests to each bring a side dish or something to drink, and contribute to our honeymoon fund,” Kellogg says.

Choose locally grown, seasonal flowers, “certainly from a carbon-footprint perspective if not a waste perspective,” says Ariella Chezar, author of the forthcoming book “Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home with Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round” (Ten Speed Press).

Other couples ask for donations to their favorite charity, or contributions toward a goal, such as a down payment on a house.

To cut back on waste, make sure your florist isn’t using foam in centerpieces and other arrangements. “It’s one of those products that is non-biodegradable and is totally unnecessary,” says Chezar.

“For my wedding invitations, I bought card stock and painted a design on the front, but these days I’d say paperlesspost.com or another e-mail option would be the best Zero-Waste option,” says Johnson.

Next, plan how your florals will be repurposed after the event, she says. Many organizations will pick up arrangements and give them to nursing homes and other institutions. If nothing else, make sure flowers are composted instead up ending up in a landfill somewhere.

If you’re set on paper though, “go for recycled paper with vegetable ink,” says Sylvester. Some papers are embedded with seeds, so guests can even soak the invitation in water and then plant it.

Like tables, chairs and linens, wedding dresses and tuxedos can be rented. Vintage or second-hand dresses are also popular, and can be tailored to size. Some designers now make Zero-Waste dresses using fabric scraps otherwise destined for the trash.

“Zero-Waste weddings are a recent trend in France. This year I even designed for a client a wedding dress made from pieces of her grandmother’s wedding dress,” says Laetitia Drouet of the Frenchbased Kamelion Couture.

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“Or you can forgo cut flowers altogether in favor of potted plants, which can then be gifted or planted. There’s certainly no waste there,” Chezar says.

This provided by Laetitia Drouet, of France-based Kamelion Couture, show a wedding dress created by her which was inspired by the Bea Johnson book “Zero Waste Home.” The dress was made with pieces of fabric scraps that were destined for the trash.

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Centerpiece and other decor items, like flowers, fruits or vegetables, can double as gifts for guests, as can things like votive candles.

This photo shows a flower crown featured in the book “Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home with Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round” by Ariella Chezar. As environmental awareness grows, many couples are saying “I do” to Zero-Waste weddings.

They’re trying to cut back on trash _ everything from floral design and dresses to invitations and food.

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urns out that “coupling” doesn’t just mean “pairing” in the traditional sense, but is also a catchphrase when it comes to finances.

As much as you may think no two people have ever been more in love than you are, the truth is that it could be less than smooth sailing ahead if you’re not on the same page when it comes to financial matters.

“Couples have a very hard time talking about money,” Joan Atwood, a Hofstra University professor of marriage and family therapy, bemoaned on an NPR “Money Coach” segment on the issue. “I would say it’s the last taboo.”

Ready to break the cycle? Read on.  Set common goals. You have probably discussed this in a dreamy sort of way while dating, but turning those reveries into reality requires habitually saving to pay for them to finance your later retirement years.

This is most likely one thing you may not have thought of at a time when the median ages, respectively, for brides and grooms are 29 and 31.

“While people may come into a marriage with their own assets, they need to take some time after the wedding to sit down and start getting organized as a couple,” advises Andrew Peterson, a vice president at Fidelity Investments.  Be transparent. There’s nothing that says you have to put all your

cash into a joint savings account – but at the very least you’d be “less than truthful” by not divulging any outstanding debts – and then figuring out, together, how to pay them down.  Safely store your information.

Quick: What’s your new spouse’s Social Security number? And what other vital information don’t you know if a sudden need arises?

To truly mark your financial coupling, you might consider using an online service such as FidSafe.com that lets you store, access and share all your new family’s important records and documents anywhere via a web browser or iOS app.

Not only is it free and simple to use with handy checklists, but even before it was officially introduced two years ago by Fidelity, Barron’s magazine gave the service five stars for being what it called “the first cloud-based safe deposit box we’ve seen that’s secure enough to organize everything from financial statements, insurance policies, and real estate records to a will, IRA benefits, and even passwords.”

“With all the other things on their to-do lists, newlyweds typically don’t focus on all the important financial and other documents they need to begin married life on a solid footing,” says Peterson. “This makes things easier for them from the start, as well as through the years as they have even more joint documents to retain — including those

related to perhaps buying a house and having children.”  Investigate this option. Do you both get health insurance through your employer? Congrats. You may

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It’s customary for the mother to wait It’s customary forgroom’s the groom’s mother to wait untiluntil the bride’s mother has selected her dress. the bride’s mother has selected her dress. ❑ Finalize reception plans. ❑ Finalize reception plans. ❑ If❑reservations haven’t been made for the If reservations haven’t been made for the honeymoon, do it do now. honeymoon, it now. ❑ Confirm datesdates and times with with the florist, caterer, ❑ Confirm and times the florist, caterer, photographer, musicians and church. photographer, musicians and church. ❑ Discuss transportation to and the wedding ❑ Discuss transportation to from and from the wedding and reception sites.sites. and reception ❑ Choose and order the tuxes. ❑ Choose and order the tuxes. ❑ Schedule bridesmaids’ dresses for fittings. ❑ Schedule bridesmaids’ dresses for fittings. ❑ Choose and dye shoes if necessary. ❑ Choose and dye shoes if necessary.

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OneOne Month Month ❑ Reserve accommodations for the ❑ Reserve accommodations forgroom. the groom. ❑ Record gits gits received and send thank-you notesnotes ❑ Record received and send thank-you as they arrive. as they arrive. ❑ Plan the rehearsal and dinner.

This is the ❑ Plan the rehearsal and dinner. This is the responsibility of theofgroom and his but but responsibility the groom andfamily, his family, all should workwork together on it.on it. all should together ❑ Purchase gits gits for the party.party.

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Popular bridesmaids to wear the wedding.

Popular choices for groomsmen are money clips,clips, key key choices for groomsmen are money chains or ball chains orcaps. ball caps. ❑ Schedule final fittings for bride and bridesmaids. ❑ Schedule final fittings for bride and bridesmaids. ❑ Schedule appointments at beauty salons for for ❑ Schedule appointments at beauty salons attendants, if needed. attendants, if needed. ❑ Hold the bridesmaids’ luncheon. ❑ Hold the bridesmaids’ luncheon. ❑ Purchase a guest bookbook and decide where it willit will ❑ Purchase a guest and decide where go, either at theatwedding or reception. go, either the wedding or reception.

TwoTwo Weeks Weeks ❑ Finalize wedding day transportation. ❑ Finalize wedding day transportation. ❑ Arrange to have names changed on driver’s ❑ Arrange to have names changed on driver’s license, Social Security card,card, etc. etc. license, Social Security

OneOne Week Week ❑ Start packing for the ❑ Start packing forhoneymoon. the honeymoon. ❑ Finalize the number of guests with with caterer if notif not ❑ Finalize the number of guests caterer already done. already done. ❑ Plan seating arrangements for guests. ❑ Plan seating arrangements for guests. ❑ Have a hairdresser practice fixingfixing youryour hair. hair.

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Wedding DayDay Wedding ❑ Relax and enjoy youryour very very special day. day. ❑ Relax and enjoy special

Reception Hall Directory Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Electric Park Ballroom

Open to public, accommodates 100-150; book early; $250 per floor, $50 deposit; kitchen, bartender costs extra; no on-site catering; tables, chairs included, linens not; decorating one to two hours before; dance floor.

A lush, 40-acre garden setting located directly east of Hawkeye Community College — the perfect backdrop for your special day. A Saturday wedding in the garden of your choice includes a one-hour rehearsal between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. the night before your wedding and the use of our education center and the garden of your choice from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of your wedding for $800. Wedding rentals are available seven days a week, prices vary. For more information about booking the Arboretum for your special day, call our office or email us at office@cedarvalleyarboretum.org.

The Electric Park Ballroom at National Cattle Congress is a historic venue that can accommodate 1,000 people. It is an ideal location for wedding parties, banquets or conventions. We offer multiple amenities such as free parking, two full service bars, complimentary set-up and tear-down, name on the marquee. Our iconic ballroom features a 81’ x 63’ built-in wooden dance floor with a built-in stage and lights. We look forward to working with you.

Beaver Hills Country Club

Center Inn Banquet Facilities

T‌ he proposal was perfect. Now it’s time to plan the perfect wedding, including choosing a reception site to host your gathering. You’ll need to determine if a reception site can accommodate your guests, whether it fits the style of our wedding and find out about what a site offers, costs involved and when the reservation and deposit are due.

To assist our readers, here’s a listing of metro area reception halls:

American Legion Post

138, 728 Commercial St., Waterloo (319) 234-8511

8230 Beaver Hills Drive, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1975 www.beaverhills.com

Open to public, booking upon availability; accommodates up to 250; $500 for room; set up, clean up included; on-site buffet or sit-down style catering, about $15 per person; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar; decorating early depends on availability; dance floor.

Brown Derby Ballroom

618 Sycamore St., Waterloo (319) 240-0308 www.brownderbyballroom.com

The Brown Derby in Waterloo was originally the first Elks Club. We have great parking and can serve 215 people in a sit-down dinner. We can serve more if it is just a reception with appetizers. We have a full bar. We are also handicapped accessible. To review and reserve, please contact Chuck at(319) 240-0308.

Black’s Sky Room/Tea Room

501 Sycamore St., No. 710 Waterloo (319) 233-5109 Contact Vern Nelson

Built in 1929 atop the eighth floor of the Black’s building, the Sky Room has been beautifully restored. Events from 10 to 360 people; choice of 8 pre-approved caterers, or your choice to be approved; open bar, paid bar or combination with bartender(s); tables, chairs, stage risers and podium available; parking connected by Sky Walk.

Cedar Falls Community Center 528 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1900

Available for evening and weekend rentals for special events such as weddings and receptions, anniversaries and other special events. Chairs and tables provided, capacity 200. No on-site food prep allowed, but small kitchen to assist with catered food. Dance floor. Nonsmoking with ample nearby parking. Additional deposit and charge for wine and beer. Available to rent up to one year in advance; call 2685541 for more information and booking.

Cedar Falls Womans Club

304 Clay St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1431 www.cedarfallswomansclub.com CFWC@cfu.net Manager: Angie Andrews

This stately home overlooks Overman Park in the heart of the historic area of Cedar Falls. It continues to be a meeting place for many groups and a gathering place for private parties and small weddings. Consider this beautifulCedar Falls landmark for your next event.

1927 E. Orange Road, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org

209 Main St., Readlyn (319) 279-3839 www.centerinn.com

Dining room accommodates up to 75, ballroom accommodates up to 400; banquet room rental Sunday-Thursday, $150, Friday and Saturday, $300; dining room rental Monday-Sunday, $75; basement rental $50; deposit and credit billing $100, required to confirm all bookings, non-refundable; post-event clean up, $100.

The Centre Hall

1211 4th St., SW, Waverly (319) 352-1386 www.thecentrehall.com

Seating for up to 700 guests. Wedding package includes: day prior to event, day of event, half day after event, seating for 250 guests including tables and chairs, kitchen area and serving tables. Accommodates the wedding, reception, dinner and dance without moving or tearing down tables and chairs.

Clarion Inn

5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230, ext. 7322 www.clarioncedarfalls.com

Enjoy the convenience of your reception and hotel accommodations under one roof; brand new banquet room called “The Cedar” seating 150 people, mezzanine and plaza seat up to 350, banquet hall seats up to 300; full-service catering, $18.95 to $22.95 per plate; free honeymoon suite with whirlpool for bride and groom; special overnight rates for wedding guests; rehearsal dinner, gift opening, bridal shower available; tables, chairs, linens, skirting, security, bar, bartender provided; some decorations provided, decorating 8 a.m. day of event; dance floor, table for disc jockey.

Against the Grain Bar and Restaurant.

Diamond Event Center at Jorgensen Plaza

5307 Caraway Lane, Cedar Falls (319) 859-9373 or amy.dall@westernhome.org

This beautiful venue, opened in 2018, hosts memorable celebrations including weddings, receptions, anniversaries, retirement parties, awards dinners, gala fundraisers, business luncheons and corporate meetings. All this and more can be accommodated in a flexible space that seats up to 400 at tables. Amenities include fully customized menus and bar options, specialty linens, coat check, valet parking, setup and cleanup, and state-of-the-art audio/visual. Diamond Event Center is located off Prairie Parkway in south Cedar Falls. Call Amy today to plan your special event.

310 W. Conger St., Waterloo (319) 232-5801 or karen@nationalcattlecongress.com www.nationalcattlecongress.com

Fox Ridge Golf Club Highway 20, Dike (319) 989-2213 www.golffoxridge.com

Accommodates 320 people; bookings one month in advance; business meeting space available; in-house catering available to fit all budget needs; wedding rental requires $250 deposit(nonrefundable/applied toward final bill) and signed contract to hold date. Please contact Ben Biersner at(319) 989-2213 or ben@golffoxridge.com to request more information.

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University of Northern Iowa campus 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls (319) 273-3660 www.gbpac.com catering.uni.edu

Lobby hall accommodates up to 120 banquet style, 300 standing; book six months to a year in advance; $600, $300 deposit; on-site catering only by UNI catering; tables, chairs, linens provided; balcony, grand central staircase; decorating day before event; dance floor.

Grout Museum District & Snowden House 503 South St., Waterloo (319) 234-6357 www.gmdistrict.org maddie.morehouse@gmdistrict.org

Main building accommodates up to 200, $350-$750. Tables, chairs, set-up and tear-down included. Cash or open bar available. Full service kitchen. Dance floor. No on-site catering.

Snowden House: Historic Victorian Italiante-style home.

Accommodates up to 120. $50/hour. Tables, chairs, set-up, tear-down included. Kitchen available. No on-site catering.

(Due to historic nature of facility, no dancing is allowed).

Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 www.hartmanreserve.org

Accommodates up to 100; booking at least six months in advance; $400-8 hours on Saturday or $475 Friday night/ Saturday add $100 if serving alcohol; full kitchen, tables, chairs included; non-smoking; decks with scenic overview, bridge, outside amphitheater seats up to 100, fireplace.

Henderson Event Center

2320 Iowa Ave., Independence (319) 334-6464

Our 12,000-square-foot event venue comfortably accommodates up to 500 guests, all of whom are sure to be impressed with the elegance of our facilities and the level of our service. Conveniently located off U.S. Highway 20, and within close proximity to Waterloo, Cedar Falls and lodging, our event venue is perfect for: Weddings, school dances, corporate functions, holiday parties and retirement parties.

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Hickory Hills Park

3338 Hickory Hills Road, La Porte City (319) 266-6813 www.co.black-hawkia.s/depts/conservation

Accommodates 125; book up to two years in advance; pricing varies, two-day wedding packages available; $100 deposit, more if bringing in beer keg; no on-site catering; restrooms, kitchen facilities(pots/pans not provided); tables, chairs for 125 are provided, additional seating allowed; beer, wine coolers allowed; lakefront view; decorating early requires rental; outlets for DJ; cement floor; attached deck, air-conditioning.

Hilton Garden Inn

Prairie Links Golf & Event Center 19 Eagle Ridge Drive, Waverly (319)242-7675 ext. 3—Stephanie Hahn

Indoor reception 380 capacity; outdoor venue, seating up to 500. Complimentary set-up and tear-down. Included in rental: tables, chairs, bistro tables, ballroom, ballroom patio, cafe room, cloth napkins, table skirting, linens, chair covers, dance floor and bartenders.

Ramada by Wyndham Hotel and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 205 W. Fourth St., Waterloo (319) 233-7560 www.ramadawaterloo.com

An inviting wedding location with a 5,117-square-feet ballroom seating up to 340 guests comfortably in banquet style and a 1,450-square-feet pre-function area ideal for a social hour. Our full-service hotel features 113 beautiful appointed guest rooms and suites all with two queens or one king bed. Our guests can enjoy our indoor salt water pool and whirlpool, fitness room, exterior patios with fire pits and dine in the Garden Grille & Bar serving breakfast and dinner. Wedding room blocks available. Our desire is to assist you in creating your dream wedding. Please call our talented and experienced Sales & Catering team to help you customize your special day,(319) 266-6611.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Waterloo, we are able to accommodate parties from 50 to 1200 people in our uniquely customizable spaces. Rental prices range from $800 to $1200, depending on the space needed for your special day. The rental fee in an-inclusive price, no “hidden fees.” Rental fee includes your set-up, tear-down and clean-up; as well as all tables, chairs, linens, place settings, dance floor and so much more. We have a minimum of $4000 for the reception. Customizable dinner (both buffet and plated) menus provided by our professional on-site catering staff for your rehearsal dinner, reception and gift opening. Full bar service with many customizable options to fit your guests needs. Feel free to book the space in advance, no limitations to how far in advance you may book. Call us today to meet with our sales team and to tour the facility.

‌Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo

Rotary Reserve

7213 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611 www.HiltonGardenInnCedarFalls.com

777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo is an ideal location for your wedding, party, meeting or convention. Isle Waterloo features 5,000 feet of flexible meeting space and 1,600 square feet of pre-function space. This space is ideal for groups of 270 people sitting banquet style or a 400-person cocktail reception. Our professional planning and catering staff is ready to help you create your next memorable event. For more information visit theislewaterloo.com/meetings-saleskit.aspx or call (319) 833-2266 to speak with a professional planner today.

Janesville Riviera Roose Community Center 307 Maple St., Janesville (319) 987-3512 or (319) 231-7660

The center is a modern, fully accessible facility managed by the Community Center Board of Directors. Its smalltown location on approximately 10 acres of land near the Cedar River provides an ideal setting for weddings and receptions, as well as reunions, anniversaries, retreats and business meetings. The center features a large hall with banquet seating for 350, a wood dance floor, commercial kitchen, bar and a large outdoor patio. Parking is adjacent to the building. For more details, visit www.jvrrcc.com.

Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 277-5283 www.osterregent.org

Accommodates 80-100; book early; $200, $50 deposit; no onsite catering; can serve own alcohol but cannot sell to guests; kitchen with serving area, sink, refrigerator, microwave; tables, chairs provided for 80; linens rented for $3 each; beautiful view of the Cedar River; decorating day before depends on availability; hardwood dance floor.

Pepsi Pavilion, National Cattle Congress grounds, Waterloo (319) 232-5801 or karen@nationalcattlecongress.com www.nationalcattlecongress.com

If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxed open-concept venue, then the National Cattle Congress Pavilion is just right for you. The Pavilion offers seating for 800 people which makes it an ideal location for anything from a concert to a wedding. Our services included complimentary set-up and tear-down, name on the marquee, serving the head table as well as keeping the food line full at all times, two NCC bartenders and free parking. We look forward to working with you.

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5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6813 www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/conservation

Accommodates 300; book up to two years in advance; $650 for all day Saturday; package deals include $800 for both Friday and Saturday nights, $925 for all day Friday and Saturday, $650 for Thursday night and all day Friday; weekday times range from $195 to $275, $100 increase on holidays; $200 deposit two weeks prior to event; no on-site catering; kitchen, restrooms; tables, chairs provided for 300 guests; linens, cooking utensils not provided; beer, wine, champagne only; uniformed security officer required if serving alcohol; non-smoking; remote location on banks of Cedar River, deck, gazebo, fireplace, PA system, concrete floor, air-conditioned/heated; changing rooms for both men and women available.

Sunnyside Country Club

1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo (319)234-1707 www.sunnysidecountryclub.com

Available to non-members and members for weddings; seating up to 300 with overflow; booking depends on availability; competitive pricing; on-site sit-down or buffet-style catering only, starting $21 per plate; set-up and tear-down of tables, chairs, linens provided; fully staffed bar; decorating early allowed when available; dance floor. For details, call (319) 234-1707 or email events@sunnysidecountryclub. com.

University of Northern Iowa Commons-Slife Ballroom West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2333 catering.uni.edu

Ballroom seats up to 220; additional space available in the neighboring lounge overlooking the campanile that can be used for ceremonies, pre-reception cocktails, etc.; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; half of estimated cost paid in advance, remainder due at event; set-up and clean-up included; on-site catering by UNI Catering; bar service; tables, chairs, linens provided; sound system in ballroom; portable risers for band, DJ, head table; dance floor; additional decorations available to rent.

University of Northern Iowa Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom 1227 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls studentlife.uni.edu/weddings catering.uni.edu (319) 273-5888

Ballroom accommodates 400+ banquet style with no need to remove any seating for your dance; reservations accepted up to two years in advance; deposit half of rental; set-up, clean-up, linens, table skirting, tables, chairs and staging included; on-site catering by UNI Catering; bar service; sound system and drop-down projectors available in ballroom; dance floor included; additional decorations available to rent.

Wartburg College

Saemann Student Center, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly (319) 352-8286 www.wartburg.edu/conferences/

Groups of 20-200. Full-service banquet facility with customized menu and event planning. Great location for rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Food and service provided by the college. Half of estimated total paid in advance; tables, chairs, linens provided; bar serves wine and beer. AV equipment available; dance floor needs to be rented and brought in.

Waterloo Center for the Arts, Boat House and Riverloop Facilities 225 Commercial St., Waterloo (319) 291-4490 www.waterloocenterforthearts.org

We offer beautiful and affordable riverfront spaces that can accommodate up to 250 indoors and 5000 outdoors.

A range of amenities are available including: set-up and clean-up; newly renovated restrooms; kitchen; catering; beverage service; round or square tables; chairs; linens; ice table; pipe and drape; piano; sound system; stage; tents; dance floor.

Waterloo Elks Lodge

407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo (319) 234-7568 Sherri Simon, sherri@waterlooelks.com

Accommodates up to 375; on-site catering only, $15 to $25 per person plus tax and gratuity; tables, chairs included; fee for bartender, linens; decorating day before depends on availability; luxurious atmosphere, stage for bands or DJ, dance floor; plenty of on-site parking.

Waverly Area Veterans Post

1300 Fourth St NW., Waverly (319) 483-9287 sarastephensWAVP@gmail.com

Open to the public. The Patriots Hall accommodates up to 300 guests for your event. We have a dance floor that can be customized to the size you prefer, up to 30’x30’. You choose your own caterer, WAVP will provide the bar. Linens are available to rent. Tables and chairs are provided with the cost of the rental. $900 for the whole Patriots Hall, with a refundable damage deposit of $250 required at time of booking; hall rental fee due the month of the event. If your event does not require the entire hall, we have a temporary wall that can divide the room into two separate rooms.

Patriots Hall West is $400 (holds up to 100 guests); Patriots Hall East is $500 (holds up to 200 guests). Friday decorating time is available for only an additional $250; you will have the entire day to decorate.

Waverly Golf and Country Club

705 Eighth St. SW, Waverly (319) 352-3855 www.waverlycc.com

Open to public for rental; accommodates 275; book about a year in advance; $600, $100 deposit; on-site sit down or buffet-style catering only; one-meat buffet $12.95, two-meat $14.95, three-meat $16.95 per person, call for sit-down meal prices; can bring in wedding cake; tables, chairs, bartender, waitresses, linens $1 per person; decorating night before depends on availability; dance floor.

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